Shutdown delays civil lawsuits against government Suits cover Trump’s asylum ban, Atlantic drilling and moreDuring the longest-ever government shutdown, the federal judiciary has remained open, allowing the wheels of justice to keep turning in most criminal cases. But many civil cases have come to a halt because the U.S. Department of Justice doesn’t have enough attorneys working to handle them.

Carlos Ghosn to remain in Tokyo jail until at least March Former Nissan chairman’s bail appeal rejectedFormer Nissan Motor Co. Chairman Carlos Ghosn is set to stay in jail at least until March after the Tokyo District Court upheld its earlier decision to deny his release on bail.

All of these states will battle over abortion bills in 2019 Bills consist of both pro-abortion and anti-abortion legislation, depending on the stateBills consist of both pro-abortion and anti-abortion legislation, depending on the state.

Trump administration can’t ask citizenship question on 2020 census, judge rules The U.S. Supreme Court will also hear the case, on February 19th.The U.S. Supreme Court will also hear the case, on February 19th.

Graham suggests reopening government for several weeks before Trump declares emergency Senator wants wall negotiations with Democrats, but that may be a non-starterA Republican lawmaker advising President Donald Trump said he is encouraging the president to reopen the government for several weeks to continue negotiating with Democrats over funding for a U.S.-Mexico border wall before the president takes the more drastic step of declaring a national emergency.

Justice Ginsburg recovering and will work from home next week, Supreme Court saysSupreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has no remaining signs of cancer and will continue to work from home next week, a court spokeswoman said in a statement Friday. Ginsburg will review transcripts of oral arguments, said spokeswoman Kathy Arberg. The 85-year-old underwent cancer surgery on Dec. 21 and missed oral arguments Monday for the first time since joining the high court in 1993.

ICOs continue to raise money via SEC back door Number of ICO-related Form D exempt offerings skyrocketedThe number of initial coin offerings getting through the back door at the Securities and Exchange Commission skyrocketed last year, as the securities regulator sent mixed messages about the future of investment contracts based on digital assets.

Congressional Republicans have a role model in their game of chicken over emergency powersAs the impasse over the government heads to record-setting levels, there’s a game of chicken going on over the prospect of President Donald Trump using emergency powers to fund border-wall construction on the southern border.

You’ll soon be able to bet on sports in real time through your TV The Washington Wizards TV network is changing how we gamble on sports.The Washington Wizards TV network is changing how we gamble on sports.

South Korea freezes local assets of Japanese steel company over WWII dispute Court has ordered Nippon Steel to compensate forced laborersA South Korean district court said Wednesday it has decided to freeze the local assets of a Japanese company involved in compensation disputes for wartime Korean laborers.

Why gamblers make big bets, even when they know the odds are against them This experiment could help explain why traders take risks and how gamblers react to ‘lucky streaks’This experiment could help explain why traders take risks and how gamblers react to ‘lucky streaks.’

Bankruptcy filings are at a 10-year low, but not for the reasons you might think There are varying reasons for the light case load over the past decadeThere are varying reasons for the light case load over the past decade.

IRS to issue tax refunds during partial government shutdown, White House says Ranking Democrat on panel overseeing Treasury isn’t sure of legalityAmericans can expect to get tax refunds during the partial government shutdown after all, following a decision by the White House Office of Management and Budget.

Justice Ginsburg will not attend Supreme Court arguments Monday: reportsSupreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg will miss oral arguments Monday, according to various reports Monday. Ginsburg underwent cancer surgery on Dec. 21. This is the first time Ginsburg has missed arguments since she joined the court in 1993.

Why the 2020 presidential candidates should embrace Reagan’s vision for America Next year’s vote pits authoritarian rule against the ‘shining city upon a hill’Next year’s vote pits authoritarian rule against the ‘shining city upon a hill,’ writes Chris Edelson.

Chris Christie: Don’t let the federal government control sports betting States can handle the job, says the former governor of New JerseyStates can handle the job, says the former governor of New Jersey.

Supreme Court again takes up issue of partisan gerrymanderingThe Supreme Court on Friday said it would once again explore the issue of whether drawing electoral maps for partisan advantage violates the Constitution. The court agreed to review a lower-court ruling regarding Republicans in North Carolina and another involving Democrats in Maryland. Last year, the court declined to squarely address the issue.

Fiscal policy won’t save us in the next recession Anyone who watch Kavanaugh hearing should doubt ability of Congress to fine-tune fiscal policyAnyone who thinks fiscal policy alone will save the day in the next recession are setting themselves up for a rude awakening.

Longtime Chicago alderman Ed Burke charged with attempted extortion 75-year-old has been powerful political figure for decadesOne of the most powerful and longest-serving City Council members in Chicago history appeared in federal court Thursday on a charge that he tried to shake down a major fast-food restaurant chain seeking city remodeling permits.

16 Democratic-led states appeal ruling that struck down Obamacare Legal process likely to take a year or moreSixteen states on Thursday appealed a Texas judge’s ruling that invalidated the Affordable Care Act, opening the next phase of legal proceedings over the fate of the Obama-era health-care law.

The NFL, which long viewed gambling as a threat, now has a $90 million partnership with Caesars Caesars will have exclusive rights to NFL trademarks in the U.S. and United Kingdom, but the three-year deal doesn’t include sports bettingCaesars will have exclusive rights to NFL trademarks in the U.S. and United Kingdom, but the three-year deal doesn’t include sports betting

A New Year’s resolution to remove cynical politics from Supreme Court nominations The last time passions were this high, we fought the Civil WarPeter Morici has an idea to make the fights over Supreme Court nominations less toxic.

Book touring Michelle Obama bumps Hillary Clinton in most-admired poll; Trump ranks No. 2 among men Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Elon Musk make appearances in annual Gallup rankingFor the first time in 17 years, there’s a replacement for Hillary Clinton as the woman Americans admire most.

The states where pensions are safe — and where they’re in trouble Kentucky’s public pension, which was at risk of benefit cuts, may be savedKentucky’s public pension, which was at risk of benefit cuts, may be saved.

Justice Ginsburg undergoes lung surgery Friday, now 'resting comfortably'Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is "resting comfortably" and is expected to remain hospitalized for a few days following lung surgery on Friday, . She underwent a pulmonary lobectomy at New York City's Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center to remove two malignant nodules from her left lung, the statement said. Scans before the surgery found no disease elsewhere in her body, there was no evidence of remaining disease after the procedure, and no further treatment is currently planned, according to the statement.

Many people are using balance-transfer cards all wrong and even Bill Gates says U.S. tech companies need more regulation Monday's top personal finance stories Monday's top personal finance storiesMonday's top personal finance stories

Trump Today: President makes last-ditch effort to sway Fed with ‘take the victory’ tweet President authorizes second round of payments to farmersJust two days before a Federal Reserve interest-rate decision, President Donald Trump on Monday urged the central bank to “take the victory.”

Supreme Court to rule ‘in 2020 at the earliest’ after judge finds Obamacare unconstitutional Analysts: Brace for a lengthy appeals processGet ready for extended action in U.S. courts after a federal judge in Texas ruled against the Affordable Care Act, analysts say.

Health stocks down after Texas Obamacare ruling, but analysts say it’s better to buy Analysts say now is a good time to buy health-care stocks Health-care stocks were down Monday as investors grappled with the fallout from Friday’s ruling by a Texas federal judge that the Affordable Care Act is unconstitutional without the insurance-coverage penalty Congress decided to eliminate last year.

As Michael Cohen goes to jail, Trump goes to the wall The first term is over, all but the tweetingThe fall of Donald Trump has gotten to the point where Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi don’t even feel bound to pretend to tolerate Trump’s nonsense.

Time’s persons of the year are the media’s ‘guardians’ of truth — many dead or detained President Trump and Robert Mueller are runners up as the annual distinction is given to the late Jamal Khashoggi, other journalistsTime Magazine’s person — or, once again, persons — of the year has a unique distinction: it’s being granted for the first time in part to deceased honorees.

Here’s what Heitkamp could do with the millions left over from her failed Senate campaign ‘So much money was flowing into North Dakota that it appears she had trouble spending all of it’Heidi Heitkamp looks well-positioned to help her fellow Democrats or even run for office again, as the soon-to-be former senator’s campaign has reported $6.8 million in leftover funds.

Trump Today: President blasts Mueller in tweetstorm and taps Barr, Nauert for posts China trade talks ‘going very well,’ Trump tweets after volatile week for markets President Donald Trump on Friday freshly attacked the Russia investigation as Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s office was expected to release details about former Trump associates, and said he’s nominating William Barr as attorney general and Heather Nauert as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.

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